Patrick Cripps wins 2024 Brownlow Medal as fans fume over voting

Carlton’s Patrick Cripps has shattered the Brownlow Medal record books, but fans aren’t happy with how it all unfolded.

Patrick Cripps won the 2024 Brownlow Medal. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Carlton’s Patrick Cripps has shattered the record books on his way to a second Brownlow Medal.

The Blues skipper was in a field of his own inside Melbourne’s Crown Casino as he etched his name into the record books by registering an eye-watering 45 votes.

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The astonishing tally shattered the previous mark of 36 votes held by Ollie Wines and Dustin Martin.

In a historic night, Collingwood’s Nick Daicos also broke the previous mark as he finished second with 38 votes.

Brownlow Medal Top 5

1: Patrick Cripps (45)

2: Nick Daicos (38)

3: Zak Butters (29)

4: Caleb Serong, Isaac Heeney* (28)

5: Tom Green (27)

Recap the entire night below.